When I tell people that I am a Librarian, I frequently get this response: "Must be nice to sit around and read all day!" I always laugh, because nothing can be further from the truth!
A School Librarian...
Reads book reviews from different sources in order to acquire the best new materials
Orders new materials from various vendors
Manages a budget for materials and conducts fund raising events.
Plans and teaches lessons on information skills for all grade levels
Prepares and performs storytimes for younger students
Works with teachers to purchase and deliver needed materials
Formulates a collection development plan in order to meet the information and "entertainment" needs of teachers and students
Weeds the collection of worn and outdated materials
Provides students with reader's advisory services
Conducts book clubs
Encourages students to read for pleasure and to become self-motivated life-long learners
Serves on multiple committees within the school and the district
Provides information on copyright issues
Provides information on other library and information issues
Arranges book and story-related programs, such as author visits
Works with the public library to provide extended materials and services
State Monitoring Documentation
Here are links to Standards that Librarians use in planning and implementing lessons:
National Library Media Standards
Alabama Library Media Standards
Language Arts Course of Study
We connect to the following areas through planned lessons and help with student research as needed; as well as planning for the library collection.
Social Studies Course of Study
Science Course of Study
When I tell people that I am a Librarian, I frequently get this response: "Must be nice to sit around and read all day!" I always laugh, because nothing can be further from the truth!
A School Librarian...
Reads book reviews from different sources in order to acquire the best new materials
Orders new materials from various vendors
Manages a budget for materials and conducts fund raising events.
Plans and teaches lessons on information skills for all grade levels
Prepares and performs storytimes for younger students
Works with teachers to purchase and deliver needed materials
Formulates a collection development plan in order to meet the information and "entertainment" needs of teachers and students
Weeds the collection of worn and outdated materials
Provides students with reader's advisory services
Conducts book clubs
Encourages students to read for pleasure and to become self-motivated life-long learners
Serves on multiple committees within the school and the district
Provides information on copyright issues
Provides information on other library and information issues
Arranges book and story-related programs, such as author visits
Works with the public library to provide extended materials and services